ECV use?

[lovetoscrap]

I use an ECV. From what I have read I will have to transfer to a manual chair at each ride because the ECV can't go in any of the the lines, correct? I prefer to always transfer to a ride or show seat and leave my mobility device out of the way close by. Do I need to get their version of a disability card or is the fact that I am on wheels enough? I won't be riding any of the big rides. I don't want to waste time getting a card I don't need but also don't want to have to go back for it if someone says I need it to bring a wheelchair in the line/show. (had that happen before at other parks )

And I really want to go through the WWOHP line with my family but not go on the ride. Will I be able to "chicken exit" with a wheelchair?

 

[macraven]

this will help answer your question:

https://www.universalorlando.com/Re...y-Information.aspx?Intsrch=disabilities#Guest


the shows i have gone to at the darkside have allowed the guest to stay in their ecv and not transfer.
(sinbad, animal actors, horror make up, beetlejuice)

 

[muffyn]

I use an ECV. From what I have read I will have to transfer to a manual chair at each ride because the ECV can't go in any of the the lines, correct? I prefer to always transfer to a ride or show seat and leave my mobility device out of the way close by. Do I need to get their version of a disability card or is the fact that I am on wheels enough? I won't be riding any of the big rides. I don't want to waste time getting a card I don't need but also don't want to have to go back for it if someone says I need it to bring a wheelchair in the line/show. (had that happen before at other parks )

And I really want to go through the WWOHP line with my family but not go on the ride. Will I be able to "chicken exit" with a wheelchair?

I have gone for years using an ECV at the parks, most recent was feb 2013. I usually ride the ECV right through the lines with everyone else walking.
although you never know when they change the rules. I always rode through the lines, no problem 'at' back to the future, but last time at simpsons, they said I had to transfer to a wheel chair , which I though t was unfair, having to push someone up the ramp. but it could have been that day .
potter dragons, you can only get in one side , the queue has changed with the new layout, you used to go in the exit & could get to both sides by way of kid swap room ( I used to park it there on red side).
I don't do Dudley or barges, so not sure where that is, but besides that I can't think of another ride, you cannot ride your ECV right through.
you DO need to be able to get out of it & walk to get IN the ride or seat or whatever.
If you have any ride specific questions, I can probably help, OR I also have some spots where there are good plugs to use to charge.
there are NO disability cards for this, you do not get any special advantage, & sometimes it can be a pain.
oh, & watch out in Poseidon you are down in front, you may get wet..........

 

[lovetoscrap]

Thank you. It would be nice to stay in my ECV and not have to transfer. Mine has a pretty small profile so it can fit through places those large park ones can't. Also DD may be using a manual wheelchair so DD18 would have to push one of us and she stinks at pushing wheelchairs!

I do not like to stay in my ecv for shows-- I want to sit with my family in the same seats. I just need to be able to sit in it until I am in the theater. I prefer to ride in and then park it off to the side somewhere or sometimes even pull through to the exit, park it and go back in. It just depends on how things are set up. Likewise I always transfer to the ride.

There doesn't look like many rides I will actually be doing at the 2 parks, I don't do any coaster or thrill rides and if it spins forget it! The Carousel makes me woozy. Mostly I will do a lot of people watching and shows.

 

[BrinkofSunshine]

Does your ECV have handle bars? For the castle you will need to transfer into a manual wheelchair. You can either do the chicken exit or the castle tour.